Seminar On: Banasthali University

Banasthali University
Seminar
on
PLC
(Programmable Logic
Controller)
Presented By
Veenita Rao More
B.Tech (EC) III yr
Banasthali University
Contents
What is PLC?
History of PLC
Major components of PLC
Operational sequence of PLC
Ladder logic
Example of starting and stopping of a motor
Advantages
Disadvantages
Application
What is PLC?
PLC is a digital computer designed
for multiple inputs and output
arrangements, extended
temperature ranges, immunity to
electrical noise, and resistance to
vibration and impact. A PLC is an
example of a real time system.
History of
PLC
PLC was introduced in late 1960s
First commercial & successful Programmable Logic
Controllers was designed and developed by Modicon

as a relay replacer for General Motors.
Earlier, it was a machine with thousands of electronic
parts.
Later ,in late 1970s,the microprocessor became
reality & greatly enhanced the role of PLC permitting it
to evolve form simply relay to the sophisticated system
as it is today.
Major Components of a Common PLC

POWER
SUPPLY
From
SENSORS
Pushbuttons,
contacts,
limit switches,
etc.
I M
N O
P D
U U
T L
E
O M
PROCESSOR
PROGRAMMING
DEVICE
U
T
P
U
T
O
D
U
L
E
To
OUTPUT
Solenoids,
contactors,
alarms
etc.
Major Components of a Common PLC

POWER SUPPLY
Provides the voltage needed to run the primary PLC components
I/O MODULES
Provides signal conversion and isolation between the internal logic- level
signals inside the PLC and the fields high level signal.
PROCESSOR
Provides intelligence to command and govern the activities of the entire
PLC systems.
PROGRAMMING DEVICE
Used to enter the desired program that will determine the sequence of
operation and control of process equipment or driven machine.
PLC operation sequence

1)Self test: Testing of its own hardware and
software for faults.
2)Input scan: If there are no problems, PLCSelf test
will copy all the inputs and copy their values
into memory.
Input scan
3)Logic solve/scan: Using inputs, the ladder
logic program is solved once and outputs are
updated.
Logic scan
4)Output scan: While solving logic the output
values are updated only in memory when
Output
ladder scan is done, the outputs will be scan
updated using temporary values in memory.
Programming Languages
of PLC
Most common languages encountered in PLC
programming are:
1) Ladder Logic
2) Functional Block Diagram
3) Sequential Function Chart
4) Boolean mnemonics
Ladder Logic
The ladder logic is the oldest
programming
language for PLC.
It is well suited to express
Combinational
logic.
The main ladder logic symbols
make contact
represent the
elements :
break contact
relay coil
Ladder Logic For Basic

gates
AAND
Gate
A
OR Gate
Logic(Y)
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
Logic(Y)
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
Y
B
NOR Gate
A
NAND Gate
Logic(Y)
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
ON
ON
Logic(Y)
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
A
A
Y
B
Block diagram of a
PLC
LED
s
Inputs
Output
s
Programming Example:
Ladder Logic Program for Start/Stop of
Motor :
X1
Y1
X2
Y1
Programming PLC:
Starting of Motor:
Continuous Running of motor when

Start Button is released:
To Stop the Motor :
Advantages of PLCs:
Reliability.
Flexibility in programming and reprogramming.
Cost effective for controlling complex systems.
Small physical size, shorter project time.
High speed of operation.
Ability to communicate with computer systems
in the plant.
Ease of maintenance /troubleshooting.
Reduced space.
Energy saving.
Disadvantages of PLCs
PLC devices are proprietary it means that
part or software of one manufacturer cant

be used in combination with parts of
another manufacturer.
Limited design and cost option
Fixed Circuit Operations.
PLCs manufacturers offer only closed
architectures.
Applications:
Wherever automation is desired the PLCs are best
suited to meet the task.

Few examples of industries where PLCs are used :
1) Robots manufacturing and control

2) Car park control
3) Train control station system
4) Food processing
5) Materials handling
6)Machine tools
7)Conveyer system etc.
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Controllers was designed and developed by Modicon

Major Components of a Common PLC

Major Components of a Common PLC

PLC operation sequence

Ladder Logic For Basic

Continuous Running of motor when

To Stop the Motor :

part or software of one manufacturer cant

suited to meet the task.

1) Robots manufacturing and control

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